Latest earthquakes near Matruh, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matruh, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matruh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matruh (also known as Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ), it will show up within minutes.
Matruh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matruh, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Matruh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Matruh during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Matruh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matruh occurred on Sep 3, 2015 03:44 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 147 kilometers (91 mi) east-southeast of Mersa Matruh, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Matruh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 265 kilometers (165 mi) east-southeast of Mersa Matruh. It is the strongest earthquake near Matruh in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Matruh, Egypt in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Matruh.
Earthquakes by city in Matruh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Matruh, Egypt.
Use this regional Matruh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sīdī Barānī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Matruh.
When was the last earthquake in Matruh, Egypt?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Matruh on the night of March 13, 2024 at 05:48 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north-northwest of Mersa Matruh at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matruh, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matruh, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Matruh on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east-northeast of Mersa Matruh at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matruh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matruh, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matruh. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
